Captain – Chapter 428 – A Brilliant Future

The priest left without facing any difficulties.

Upon seeing that the typically stern first mate had finally shed his coldness and become much more approachable, and then witnessing the harmonious conversation between the priest and the captain, the pirates finally set aside their last hesitations.

So from that point, people successively stood up, went to Caine to record their names, and after bidding farewell to the captain, left the main hall.

“Oh, Willie, I remember you didn’t give me any face back then.”

“No, no, don’t worry, I’m not bringing up old scores. I just remembered to mention that you’ve done very well since, helping the ship quite a bit. Remember when you settle your wages, report an extra year.”

“It’s fine, just say I told you to.”

“You’re Finn, right? Not long ago you got drunk, got into a fight, and left the ship. People outside aren’t as easy to deal with as me and the crew, you really need to control that temper.”

“You want to work at the council hall? Alright, I’ll have Ben write a letter back for you. If they really don’t need more hands there, you can stay at the Banshee’s Eye first. Little Cecilia will arrange things for you.”

“Hey, Charlie…”

Accompanied by Roy’s laughter and questions, the number of people in the chapel gradually decreased.

Finally, when the warm red sunset pouring through the stained glass windows had completely disappeared, leaving only the deep night, no one else stood up to leave.

By this time, less than half of the original number remained.

After the pope returned, tremblingly seeking permission from the young woman, the crystal chandeliers were lit one after another, and the chapel regained its brightness, appearing even more splendid and magnificent than during the day.

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At this point, the crew meeting achieved its goal and finally came to an end.

Under the watchful eyes of the remaining crew members, Roy walked across the chapel and then took the first mate’s place, standing behind the podium.

“So, let me confirm, you all intend to stay, correct? I should state upfront that this opportunity won’t come again.”

The main hall was quiet. No one spoke, and no one stood to leave.

This was tacit agreement.

“Very well, I, Elizabeth Roy, thank you all first.”

Meeting the surprised gazes of the crew, the captain stepped back, leaving sufficient distance from the podium, then bowed deeply to everyone.

After the bow, the young woman straightened up and returned to the podium, no longer with her previous serious demeanor but wearing a casual smile: “Are you surprised? Think your captain is being too polite?”

Waves of agreeing laughter came from below the podium, clearly everyone thought so.

“But this isn’t politeness. Let me tell you, if I wasn’t afraid you’d be like those people before, thinking I’m selfish and autocratic, and betray me again, I wouldn’t have held this stupid meeting at all.”

Glancing over everyone, seeing the nonchalant expressions of the pirates, the young woman crossed her arms, slightly raised her chin, and pretended to be cold.

But obviously, the crew members all saw through it as her affected posture, still laughing easily, with some even calling out teasingly.

“If that were the case, Captain, why would you consider so much for us?”

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“That’s right…”

The chapel was in an uproar. These fearless pirates, stirred up by Roy, finally escaped from the previous gloom and sadness of parting, becoming boisterous again.

“Hey, don’t be so disbelieving…”

Seeing this, Roy had just started to speak with a cold face when her voice was drowned out by the crew members. She could only drop her pretense, unfold her arms, and gesture downward with her hands: “Alright, alright, stop the commotion.”

Soon, the chapel returned to quietness, but the atmosphere was completely different from before, with no trace of depression. Everyone was quite relaxed.

It was as if those sitting around were the closest brothers and relatives.

“To be honest, the dangers we’ll face in the future will only be more numerous and more difficult to deal with than in the past. There’s no exaggeration in this. Since you’ve chosen to stay, you’ve essentially boarded a pirate ship.”

The vast majority of those still in the chapel were old hands who had followed Roy in the past and had experienced countless dangers with her. They naturally understood the weight of the dangers she spoke of now.

So they also put away their relaxed expressions and began to listen earnestly.

Dropping her frivolous manner, Roy spoke seriously: “But equally, the promises I made earlier will be fulfilled without a single word missing.”

“Oh, by the way, there’s one thing I didn’t tell your first mate, specifically saved for now, intending to tell you in person.”

This sentence caught the full attention of all the pirates. Roy smiled smugly, then said casually: “That is, if I can’t make it to the end on this path…”

“Then, you can turn back. Don’t think about avenging me, and all promises remain as before. You can find him to fulfill them.”

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Seeing the captain nod in the direction of the first mate, the crew members understood, then heard her teasingly add:

“If… he doesn’t die of love for me.”

This was meant as a joke, but it involved life and death, extremely heavy. So apart from Roy herself, no one in the chapel laughed.

“Come on, don’t make those ugly faces again. I’m considering this for you too, so you won’t have worries. To be honest, if I don’t want to go to hell, who could send me there?”

At this point, Captain Roy finally resumed that confident, composed demeanor, as if returning to when she first became legendary.

Back then, they drank wine, sang songs, raided merchant ships, and throughout the Eastern Seas, any ordinary pirate, even warships, feared their reputation and avoided them at all costs.

But now, even the terrifying Golden-Eyed Devil hit a wall when faced with ancient myths and legends.

But looking at it now, their worries seemed unnecessary. How could the mighty Golden-Eyed Roy be defeated by such minor setbacks?

If not for this confidence, how could there be this journey?

This amazing journey of revenge.

It must be understood that at the end of the Mermaid’s pursuit was none other than the most remarkable Captain Edward, recorded in pirate history books.

“So, stop looking so miserable, gentlemen. We’re not going to our deaths. We’re gambling with the famous Captain Edward, betting on whether he’ll escape that seal first…”

“Or if we find him first.”

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Narrowing her eyes dangerously, the captain smiled coldly: “If that pirate ancestor is unfortunate enough to be found by me before leaving that barren land, then he can close his eyes and rest…”

“And never need to open them again.”

Feeling the confidence, even arrogance, in the captain’s words, the pirates didn’t show disbelief but rather became fervent.

Although the legendary Pirate King was an object of worship and aspiration for every pirate, for the crew members of the Mermaid, Captain Elizabeth Roy was the symbol of invincibility.

The ancients had their legends, why should today be any different?

“Once we succeed, gentlemen, we will create a new era, our own era. Then, we will become the great ones spoken of by the world, recorded in pirate history books.”

“But before that, compose yourselves.”

Looking at her subordinates who were listening with racing thoughts, the young woman smiled mischievously and changed her tone: “Don’t rush to consider that matter, and don’t get too cocky. Relax well before leaving.”

“Each of you go to the boatswain and draw a year’s worth of wages as a travel allowance. After all, it’s all being covered by the ship’s doctor.”

With a wave of the captain’s hand, a large sum disappeared from the young master’s pocket, exchanged for the enthusiastic cheers of the pirates.

Very satisfied with this result, the young woman nodded slightly and finally announced:

“Now, dismissed.”